I see antennas advertised as “scanner” antennas.Does this mean that scanner antennas can only be used for RX only, or can any antenna be used for both RX and TX?
Why do I ask?I bought an antenna specifically for my old RS VHF/UHF scanner.Obviously the scanner is multi band, so I’m assuming the antenna is too.I can receive some bands ok, like 70cm ham (like 444 and 453 Mhz), and 2m ham (like 146 Mhz), and business radio (like 464 Mhz).I even get Marine band ok (156 Mhz).But for some reason other frequencies in the middle of those are horrible, like GMRS (462) and FRS (467).
I’m hoping someone with some antenna expertise can answer these question:
Can I use a scanner antenna for TX on what-ever band?
Why is a multi-band scanner antenna good for 464 Mhz, but lousy for 462 and 467
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I see antennas advertised as “scanner” antennas. Does this mean that scanner antennas can only be used for RX only, or can any antenna be used for both RX and TX?
Why do I ask? I bought an antenna specifically for my old RS VHF/UHF scanner. Obviously the scanner is multi band, so I’m assuming the antenna is too. I can receive some bands ok, like 70cm ham (like 444 and 453 Mhz), and 2m ham (like 146 Mhz), and business radio (like 464 Mhz). I even get Marine band ok (156 Mhz). But for some reason other frequencies in the middle of those are horrible, like GMRS (462) and FRS (467).
Thanks in advance.
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